• Resident Advisor

    The Salvation Army (Wilkes-Barre, PA)


    Overview

    Position:Resident Advisor

    Department:Wilkes-Barre Corps Shelter Program

     

    Availability of Position:ASAP

     

    Schedule:PT

     

    Reporting Relationship:Program Director/Corps Officers

     

    Salary Grade:72

    The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

    + Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.

    + Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

    + Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

    + Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

    Responsibilities

    Description of Position:

    The Resident Advisor will assist the residents in fulfilling their day-to-day activities and responsibilities of the program. Responsible for the condition of the house, safety, enforcing rules, cleaning, general office, clerical and phone work, meal preparation and service, as well as reporting on residents’ progress, incidents, and successes, and communicating these to Case Management staff and Corps Officers.

    Qualifications

    Requirements:

    + A high school diploma or GED and at least two (2) years working with people.

    + Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.

    + Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

     

    Contact: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter.

     

    Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com .

     

    Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org .

     

    The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

     

    The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

     

    Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

     

    Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

     

    and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

     

    No phone calls please

     

    Released by the Divisional Human Resource Department on 8/15/25.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    Requisition No.2462

     

    Job LocationsUS-PA-Wilkes-Barre

     

    Job ID 2025-14351

     

    Category Maintenance

     

    Compensation Min USD $13.50/Hr.

     

    Compensation Max USD $13.50/Hr.

     

    Type Regular Part-Time